Cycle Albania

Date: Saturday 17th May 2025 - Friday 23rd May 2025

Join #TeamDEBRA for a thrilling journey through the heart of Albania: a hidden gem of the Mediterranean, where pristine beaches meet rugged mountains and ancient history comes to life in charming towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

 

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Description

A thrilling journey through the heart of Albania: a hidden gem of the Mediterranean, where pristine beaches meet rugged mountains and ancient history comes to life in charming towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

With a total distance of approximately 325 kilometres spread over 5 days of cycling, this trip offers a mix of manageable and more demanding days, making it perfect for those accustomed to cycling around 50 kilometres on weekends. Each day, you’ll be cycling an average of 5 hours, covering distances ranging from 50 to 75 kilometres. The terrain includes daily ascents averaging 600 meters, so be prepared for some rewarding climbs and exhilarating descents. You can sign up on your own, as a couple, or with a group of friends or family.

Support DEBRA UK and pedal yourself to the limit. If you register for this challenge to support DEBRA UK, you can also get £100 off when you use discount code DEBRA100 at checkout!

 

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  • 7 day trip – 5 days cycling
  • 325km of cycling
  • Bike and ALL meals included. Comfortable hotels.
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Cycle from mountain plateaux to the Albanian Riviera
  • Training guides, kit lists, & support
  • Join in Tirana. Option to extend your stay.
  • Suitable for all adult riders. E-bikes available for hire
  • Get a free UK Ultra Challenge entry worth £139 to help support your fundraising

 

By joining #TeamDEBRA, you can help DEBRA to provide care and support to people living with EB and fund research into future treatments.

Our support for you when you join #TeamDEBRA:

  • Regular email contact and support, keeping you updated with event information & ensuring that you’re trek ready.
  • Fundraising materials, ideas, and support, helping you to meet your fundraising target.
  • You’ll receive a DEBRA cycling jersey.
  • We’ll be here to answer any questions you have leading up to your challenge.

 

See details of fundraising & self-funding options below. Other dates are also available for Cycle Albania.

 

Options (Land Only):

Pay £500 (£395 deposit + final balance of £105). Fundraising target £1,600

Pay £750 (£395 deposit + final balance of £355). Fundraising target £1,100

Pay £1,000 (£395 deposit + final balance of £605). Fundraising target £600

Self-funding also available.

 

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Location

Lake Ohrid, Albania

 

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Contact

Please contact sinead.simmons@debra.org.uk for more information.